Aquatics Program Director

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

YMCA 403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties seeks an Aquatics Program Director for the Tom Taylor YMCA location to lead, develop, and supervise high-quality aquatics programs for members and staff.

You will provide leadership, instruction, and motivation through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing staff/volunteer training, ensuring safety and excellent member experiences.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must hold YMCA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• Must hold YMCA Lifeguard, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen certifications.
• Minimum 6 months aquatics experience including 100 hours lifeguard service.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years related supervision and program knowledge preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; supervisory/management ability.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, evaluate aquatics programs and events.
• Ensure safety and quality across swim lessons, water fitness, and aqua programs.
• Develop and expand programs to meet community needs per strategic plans.
• Monitor pool operations respecting state and YMCA health guidelines.
• Lead and train lifeguards, instructors, and volunteers; schedule staff.
• Motivate staff to achieve goals and ensure excellent member experience.

Skills

Lifeguard supervision

Staff supervision

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Experience in supervision/fiscal management (2+ years)

Tools

Lifeguard Certification

CPR for Professional Rescuer

AED

First Aid

Oxygen Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring an Aquatics Program Director at our Tom Taylor YMCA location.

As the Aquatics Program Director, you will be responsible for organizing, monitoring, supervising, and maintaining high quality member-focused aquatics programs. If hired, you will provide leadership, instruction and motivation for program participants through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff and volunteers. The Aquatics Program Director is also responsible for developing and supervising the Aquatics Department team with commitment to provide a quality experience to staff and members.

Compensation:

$23.06 to $23.56 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
• Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
• 8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA of the USA Lifeguard Supervisor certification.
• Must possess and maintain YMCA Lifeguard Certification, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Certifications.
• Minimum of six months of aquatics experience including 100 hours of lifeguard service is required.
• Bachelor’s degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience that include supervision, fiscal management, program development, staff, and volunteer development (preferred).
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• The demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Proven supervisory/management skills.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Essential Functions:

• Design, implement, and evaluate programs, activities, and events.
• Commitment to maintaining consistency and safety measures performed by lifeguards, maintaining quality swim lessons, water fitness, swim team programs, and adaptive programs.
• Establish new program activities and expand programs to meet the needs of the community in accordance with Association strategic and operating plans.
• Monitor daily pool operations to adhere to all state, local and YMCA health and safety regulations.
• Build quality relationships with members and provide leadership and hands-on instruction in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Create and schedule lifeguards, swim classes, water fitness classes, and swim team practices and meets.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop, schedule and direct staff and volunteers as needed.
• Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Conduct lifeguarding, swim instruction, First Aid and CPR trainings.